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Mujahid: Malaysian Haj quota increases to 31,600 from 30,200
SEPANG, Jan 22 — The official Haj quota for Malaysian pilgrims for this year’s Haj season has been increased to 31,600 from 30,200 last year, according to Datuk Seri Mujahid...
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In Malaysia, are China’s citizens becoming the new bogeyman?
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Are China’s nationals increasingly being cast by some Malaysians as the new bogeyman to put disproportionate fear into fellow Malaysians? Some analysts...
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Ex-MCMC official charged with misappropriating funds for internet awareness scheme
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 22 ― A former deputy director of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) claimed trial today to six charges of misappropriating funds...
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Pangkor residents want Sungai Pinang Kecil Jetty reopened to ease traffic
IPOH, Jan 22 ― The residents in Pulau Pangkor urged the state government to reopen the Sungai Pinang Kecil Jetty as the Pangkor Jetty has become congested with tourists visiting...
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Air France-KLM says not involved in Malaysia Airlines sale talks
DUBLIN, Jan 22 — Air France-KLM said yesterday it had previously held talks with the owners of Malaysia Airlines but was not engaged in current efforts to find new investors for...
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Miti imposes anti-dumping duties on steel concrete from Singapore, Turkey
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — The government has decided to impose final affirmative anti-dumping duties on imports of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Singapore and Turkey after...
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Report: Sungai Buloh Hospital hit by IT breakdown
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — An IT system breakdown at the supposedly high-tech Sungai Buloh Hospital over the past few days has forced patients to reschedule their appointments. The...
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Grab Malaysia hopes to entice new drivers with RM800 in bonus and subsidies
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Grab Malaysia is offering RM800 in value to any Malaysian that signs up as a new driver-partner from now until March 31, 2020. On top of that, they have...
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Report: Country Garden Malaysia cuts hundreds of jobs in restructuring move
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Property developer Country Garden Malaysia has let go hundreds of staff since last month amid a restructuring exercise, news portal EdgeProp.my reported...
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Berjaya Corp to showcase palm oil recipes at its hotels, culinary schools
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Berjaya Corporation has joined hands with the government to promote palm oil use amid overseas campaigns, especially in the west, against the Malaysian...
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‘Get your house in order’: Syed Saddiq lambasts Pakatan allies for pressuring Dr M to resign
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia Youth chief Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman strongly chastised his peers in Pakatan Harapan (PH) for constantly pressuring...
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MACC arrests govt agency director in Kelantan over alleged fraud
KOTA BARU, Jan 21 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested the director of a federal government agency over alleged fraud here yesterday. The arrest took place...
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No changes to Selangor water tariffs, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — Even though Stream B of the Langat Water Treatment Plant 2 (LRA 2 ) has been handed over to Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor), there will be...
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SRC trial: Najib admits to being involved in RM4b loan application, denies expediting approval process
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak today denied expediting the process which resulted in the RM4 billion loans and subsequent government guarantees from the Malaysian...
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Deputy minister: No trace of coronavirus detected in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — No traces of coronavirus have been detected in the country, said Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye. He said 61 of the 267,054 passengers and airline...
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Julau MP urges PKR political bureau to take action against leaders who defy central leadership
KUCHING, Jan 21 — Julau Member of Parliament Larry Sng today urged the PKR political bureau to take disciplinary action against party leaders who openly defy the central...
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School teacher remanded for molest, rape of student in Melaka
ALOR GAJAH, Jan 21 — A school teacher is being remanded for seven days from today to facilitate investigations into alleged molest and rape of his 17-year-old female student,...
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PLUS to close reload lanes from Jan 22 to Feb 3
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) will close all reload facilities on the entry lanes from tomorrow until Feb 3 to ensure smooth traffic at toll...
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Home Ministry: Religious status on MyKad will not be removed
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — The government once again reiterated its stance that it will not remove one's religious status on the MyKad. The Home Ministry in a statement today said...
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Fire Dept convinces man to climb down from tower in Sarawak after 30 hours
KUCHING, Jan 21 — A man who climbed a 150-metre telecommunications tower in Bukit Mamaloh in Kanowit, Sarawak, and stayed up there for more than 20 hours since early yesterday,...
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Zuraida: PPR guidelines to be released in June
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 21 — A guide will be introduced for new applications for the People’s Housing Project (PPR), which will include the implementation of the demerit system, said...
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Highway concessionaires urge Putrajaya to make up mind on takeover bid by March
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — The concessionaires of four highways in the Klang Valley hope the government will be able to make a decision on the takeover of the highway concessions...
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IGP: Police to probe airport scuffle involving Papagomo
IPOH, Jan 21 — Police will investigate all parties involved in the incident at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport on Sunday where Umno Youth exco member Muhammad Azri Wan...
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Bring it on, says Putra veep of potential charges for racial incitement
CYBERJAYA, Jan 21 — Lawyer Mohd Khairul Azam Abdul Aziz today said he is ready to take on charges against him for his latest social media post insulting the ethnic Indians and...
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Pahang joins push for athletes to wear Shariah-compliant attire
KUANTAN, Jan 21 — The Pahang government is also moving in the direction of getting Muslim athletes to don Shariah-compliant attire, said Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Wan...
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Ahead of CNY, Johor appeals for Ayer Hitam-JB Expressway to be widened to six lanes
JOHOR BARU, Jan 21 — The Johor state government is urging Putrajaya today to approve the proposed extension of the North-South Expressway’s route between Ayer Hitam to Johor...
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Perak recorded RM1.09b in revenue last year, says MB
IPOH, Jan 21 — Perak’s Pakatan Harapan-led government has recorded a revenue of RM1.09 billion last year, exceeding its target of RM1.03 billion....
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Don’t forget those who have served, Johor Bersatu man says ahead of party polls
JOHOR BARU, Jan 21 — Johor Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia secretary Mohd Solihan Badri today urged party members here to be sensible during the party’s upcoming divisional and...
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Finance minister: Govt still discussing excise duty on vehicles
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — The government has yet to reach an agreement with regards to the restructuring of excise duty policy involving locally assembled vehicles, said Finance...
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Report: Air France-KLM proposes buying 49pc of Malaysia Airlines, JAL seeks smaller stake
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — Proposals to invest in ailing Malaysia Airlines include one from Air France-KLM which wants as much as 49pc while Japan Airlines is looking at a 25pc...
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First in South-east Asia, Kuching rolls out hydrogen-powered bus service today
KUCHING, Jan 21 — Kuching’s hydrogen-fuelled bus service launched today and earned the thumbs-up from Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Abang Johari Openg. It is also the first...
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Sabah health minister shuts down Tanjung Aru primary school after Influenza A fells six students
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 21 — Sabah Health and People’s Well Being Minister Datuk Frankie Poon has confirmed Sekolah Kebangsaan Stella Maris has been ordered to close for a week...
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Gabungan Bertindak Malaysia coalition defends Ikram over Islamic assault allegations
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — A non-governmental organisation (NGO) Gabungan Bertindak Malaysia (GBM) today defended Muslim group Ikram after the latter was accused of having Salafist...